Types of soil

soil

1. SoilSoil
Soils are mixtures of bits of rocks, dead
plants and animals ( humus ), air and
water, dissolved minerals
Different plants grow better in
different types of soil.

2. Sand soil Silt soilClay soil
Large
particles
Small
particles
Tiny
particles
Size of
particles
Air gaps
Water
drain
Large air gapsLess air gapsFew air gaps
Water drains
easily ( high
permeability )
Water drains
slowly
( permeable )
Water does
not drain
easily ( low
permeability )